Real Madrid is reportedly set to announce the signing of defender Álvaro Carreras after the conclusion of the 2025 Club World Cup this weekend, according to Portuguese outlet Record.
The Spanish giants and Portuguese club Benfica are in the final stages of negotiations, with both clubs close to finalizing an agreement for the 22-year-old defender who has been on Madrid's radar for some time.
Carreras was reportedly among three players that former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti had specifically identified as transfer targets for Los Blancos before his departure from the club.
The move represents a homecoming for Carreras, who first joined Real Madrid's youth setup at the age of 14 from Deportivo La Coruña. His career took a different turn in 2020 when he left the Santiago Bernabéu to join Manchester United.
Despite his move to the Premier League giants, Carreras never made a senior appearance for Manchester United. Following an unsuccessful loan spell at Spanish side Granada, the defender's career finally gained momentum after joining Benfica.
Initially arriving at the Portuguese club on loan, Carreras impressed enough to earn a permanent contract last year. His performances in Portugal have now caught the attention of his boyhood club, paving the way for a potential return to the Spanish capital.
Real Madrid's decision to wait until after the Club World Cup for the announcement suggests the club is focusing on their current tournament campaign before officially welcoming their new signing.
The timing of this transfer news comes as teams prepare for the final stages of the 2025 Club World Cup, with several high-profile matches scheduled for this weekend that will determine the ultimate champion of the prestigious international club competition.
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